Today's Best NBA Reporting And Analysis 4/27/19

Playoff Series Updates

- GSW-LAC:

From Joe Viray, Golden State Of Mind: https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2019/4/27/18519379/nba-2019-playoffs-warriors-game-5-clippers-kevin-durant-steph-curry-klay-thompson-video-breakdown

From Matt Ellentuck, SB Nation: https://www.sbnation.com/nba/2019/4/27/18519353/kevin-durant-stats-highlights-50-clippers

From Robert L, Mercury News: http://blogs.mercurynews.com/warriors/2019/04/27/artistry-and-the-game-of-tic-tac-toe-warriors-129-clippers-110/?doing_wp_cron=1556379562.3346281051635742187500

From Rob Mahoney, Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/nba/2019/04/27/kevin-durant-golden-state-warriors-clippers-nba-playoffs-stephen-curry:

- POR-OKC:

From Noah Schulte, Thunderous Intentions: https://thunderousintentions.com/2019/04/27/okc-thunder-inability-adapt-cost-season/

From Dan Marang, Blazer's Edge: https://www.blazersedge.com/2019/4/27/18518889/portland-trail-blazers-maurice-harkless-defense-nba-playoffs

- DEN-SAS:

From Jared Johnson, BBall Index: https://www.bball-index.com/spurs-use-offensive-balance-to-force-game-7-versus-nuggets/

From CharlieOCharles, Pounding The Rock: https://www.poundingtherock.com/2019/4/26/18518266/how-the-spurs-inside-out-attack-keyed-their-best-offensive-game-of-the-series

From Ohm Youngmisuk, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26607954/spurs-channel-pop-calm-win-force-game-7

- GSW-HOU:

From Friedell/Goldsberry/Pelton/MacMahon, ESPN: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/26575159/warriors-rockets-ii-everything-know-playoffs-see-sequel

From Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News: https://www.mercurynews.com/?returnUrl=https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/04/27/golden-state-warriors-nba-playoffs-houston-rockets-kevin-durant-stephen-curry-draymond-green/

From Jonathan Tjarks, The Ringer: https://www.theringer.com/2019/4/27/18517514/houston-rockets-golden-state-warriors-rematch-x-factor

- BOS-MIL:

From Zach Lowe, ESPN:  http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/zachlowe26613193/preview-boston-celtics-milwaukee-bucks-playoff-series

From Brian Robb, Boston Sports Journal: https://www.bostonsportsjournal.com/2019/04/26/exclusive-al-horford-defending-giannis-bucks-prep-whats-changed-celtics-postseason/

From Mark Murphy, Bosotn Herald: https://www.bostonherald.com/2019/04/27/how-the-celtics-and-bucks-match-up/

From Brian Sampson, Brew Hoop: https://www.brewhoop.com/2019/4/27/18516995/nba-playoffs-2019-milwaukee-bucks-brook-lopez-vs-al-horford-the-battle-weve-all-been-waiting-for

- Ilyasova Is Always Willing To Take Charge (from Lori Nickel, jsonline.com):

Read it here:https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/nba/bucks/2019/04/26/bucks-ersan-ilysova-nbas-best-drawing-charges/3585245002/

- PHI-TOR:

From Jared Dubin, The Step Back: https://fansided.com/2019/04/27/raptors-76ers-defensive-matchups/

From Adam Aaronson,Liberty Ballers: https://www.libertyballers.com/2019/4/27/18514570/sixers-playoff-primer-part-two-a-comprehensive-look-at-the-upcoming-series-against-toronto-raptors

From Michael Pina, SB Nation: https://www.sbnation.com/2019/4/26/18517895/marc-gasol-highlights-toronto-raptors-nba-playoffs-2019

From Josh Weinstein, sportsnet.ca: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/raptors-can-find-success-76ers-round-2/

From William Lou, Yahoo Sports: https://sports.yahoo.com/toronto-raptors-philadelphia-76ers-8-factors-132227419.html

From John Schuhmann, NBA.com: https://www.nba.com/article/2019/04/25/numbers-preview-raptors-sixers

From Tom West, Liberty Ballers: https://www.libertyballers.com/2019/4/26/18516664/philadelphia-76ers-sixers-toronto-raptors-nba-playoff-preview-joel-embiid-marc-gasol-matchup

From Coach Nick, BBall Breakdown:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3Qr2EA43Y0

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- ATL: The Value Of Prince As A Wing Shooter (from Jeff Siegel, Peachtree Hoops):

Read it here:  https://www.peachtreehoops.com/2019/4/26/18513009/taurean-prince-trade-rumors-value-atlanta-hawks-shooting-wing-offense-floor-spacing

- CHI: Ask Sam Smith (from bulls.com):

Read it here: https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/ask-sam-mailbag-04262019

-  LAC: Offseason Guide (from Bobby Marks, ESPN):

Read it here:  http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/26593654/next-moves-clippers-how-la-build-superteam

- LAL: Examining LBJ's 2019 Defense (from Ben Taylor, Thinking Basketball):

Watch it here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsxlu7nYdhU

- MIA: What Bam Can Learn From Giannis (from Kenneth Wilson, All U Can Heat):

Read it here:  https://allucanheat.com/2019/04/27/miami-heat-three-things-bam/

- TOR: Lowry Is Actually A Nice Guy (from Michael Grange, sportsnet.ca):

Read it here: https://www.sportsnet.ca/basketball/nba/kyle-lowry-actually-nice-guy-just-doesnt-care-know/